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    Home » Healthy and Fit Recipes » Low Carb and Keto Recipes

    Published: Jun 25, 2019 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

    Homemade Garlic Ghee

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    Some call it liquid gold, but I think Homemade Garlic Ghee is more like liquid sunshine. It makes me so happy and takes only minutes to make! Fill me up buttercup!

    A glass mason jar filled with Homemade Garlic Ghee outside with pink flowers and green grass in the background.

    If you've never heard of ghee before, it's actually as simple as making clarified butter.

    What is so special about that you ask? Let me count the ways...

    Jump to:
    • What are the ingredients and kitchen equipment needed for making Homemade Garlic Ghee?
    • What is ghee?
    • Why cooking with homemade ghee is beneficial:
    • How to store homemade ghee:
    • The easy steps for making Homemade Garlic Ghee:
    • Is making homemade ghee more economical?
    • More recipes for garlic lovers:
    • Printable Recipe Card

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    What are the ingredients and kitchen equipment needed for making Homemade Garlic Ghee?

    • butter
    • garlic cloves
    • cheesecloth
    • saucepan
    • strainer
    • glass jar with a lid

    What is ghee?

    Ghee is traditionally the major fat source of Indian cooking.
     
    What makes it different than plain clarified butter is that it's cooked longer in its milk solids which gives ghee its distinct and more intense buttery flavor.
     
    Ultimately the milk solids are strained away leaving nothing but the pure amber, liquid gold.
     
    Because ghee's milk solids are separated from the fat during the cooking process and then strained off ghee is far superior for people who have trouble digesting dairy.
     

    Why cooking with homemade ghee is beneficial:

    Homemade Garlic Ghee is perfect for those people who are following a keto (ketogenic) diet in which your daily caloric intake is mainly from healthy fats.
     
    Ghee is rich in medium-chain fatty acids that are absorbed directly to the liver (like carbs) and burnt as energy. Ghee is also rich in oil-soluble vitamins A and E, and it stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, thus aiding in the digestive process.
     
    Because ghee has had the milk solids, water, and impurities removed during the cooking process, it's perfect for cooking and frying due to its high smoking point. Ghee won't break down into free radicals as some other cooking oils do.
     
     
    Jar of garlic ghee with pink flowers in the background.

    How to store homemade ghee:

    Homemade Garlic Ghee doesn't require refrigeration and will last up to 3 months (not that you'll have it that long) when stored in a dark place.
     
    Once it cools ghee will turn into a semi-solid and will turn a pale yellow color.
     
    Ghee liquefies immediately upon being heated and the flavor it imparts to foods is unlike any other.
     
    I urge you to make some today.
     
    Garlic Ghee in a backyard setting with tropical pink flowers.
     

    The easy steps for making Homemade Garlic Ghee:

    • Add butter into a saucepan along with smashed garlic cloves. Stir well.
    • Melt butter over medium-low heat.
    How to make homemade garlic ghee photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    • Raise the heat to medium-high allowing the butter to come to a low boil. Boil for 1 minute.
    • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes. You'll notice the milk fat on the bottom of the saucepan.
    • Place the cheesecloth in the strainer and strain the clear garlic ghee into a glass jar and discard the solids.
    • Cool the ghee before adding the lid to the jar.
    How to make homemade garlic ghee photo tutorial - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Is making homemade ghee more economical?

    YES!
     
    Ghee can be purchased in many markets and specialty stores (i.e., Trader Joes and Whole Foods) but it's very costly if you're going to purchase it already made.
     
    Making your own ghee is highly rewarding, takes only minutes to make, and will save you money too.  Ghee whiz...what's not to love?
     
    Vertical photo title text image of homemade garlic ghee.

    More recipes for garlic lovers:

    Garlic Lovers Pork Chops have a mildly sweet and fragrant garlic flavor that doesn't overpower or overwhelm the taste buds. Trust me when I tell you that they will be some of the best pork chops you've ever eaten!

    If you're a garlic lover then you MUST try this Garlic Lover's Pizza! The crust is super simple to make and is the perfect thickness to hold all the garlicy, cheesy goodness this pizza possesses!

    With only a few ingredients, this amazing Roasted Garlic Dip comes together in a flash and is ready to serve in minutes.

    Roasted Garlic Compound Butter with Herbs takes only minutes to make and will liven up any savory dish with big, bold flavor! Make some today and keep it handy for everyday cooking, and also for special occasions!

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    Homemade Garlic Ghee

    Renee Goerger
    4 from 5 votes
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    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course butter, Sauces
    Cuisine Indian, keto
    Servings 16 ounces
    Calories 204 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound butter
    • 4 cloves garlic smashed

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan over medium/low heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir.
    • Increase the heat to medium/high and allow the butter to come to a boil. Boil for approximately 1 minute. 
    • Reduce the heat to low and simmer lightly for 4-5 minutes. You'll notice the milk fats have settled on the bottom of the pan and the clarified butter is on top.
    • Use the strainer and cheesecloth to strain the ghee into a glass jar and discard the milkfat.
    • Allow the ghee to cool and place the lid on the jar. 
    • Store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. Use as you would regular butter and also to saute and pan-fry foods.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment;
    saucepan, strainer, cheesecloth, glass jar with lid

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0mg
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    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for Homemade Garlic Ghee as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    I have only scratched the surface regarding the benefits of ghee and why it's so important to have on hand for your cooking, and for your health.

    If you're curious to find out more, the internet has a wealth of information about ghee that I just know you'll find fascinating.

     
    A jar of homemade garlic ghee with a pink tropical flower.
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    Comments

    1. Crystal M Cekala says

      May 30, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      This has me wanting 5o tey other herbs and spices like rosemary or oregano. Infusing ghee like we do other cooking oils.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 31, 2021 at 7:05 am

        Go for it, Crystal! You are only limited by your imagination.
        Enjoy! 🙂
        Renee

        Reply
    2. RD says

      May 16, 2020 at 11:56 am

      3 stars
      You must strain out the garlic before it burns. I just ruined a huge batch because I didn't know this little point. Let it cook, then strain or scoop out the garlic by some means or other and then continue with the clarification, but don't leave it in there for the full duration of the clarifying process or it WILL burn and basically ruin everything.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 16, 2020 at 2:45 pm

        Hello, RD. I'm sorry that happened to you but I've never had that problem.
        Did you reduce the heat to low? That's the key.
        Take care,
        Renee

        Reply
    3. Taylor says

      June 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      So simple yet such a great way to add extra flavor. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 30, 2019 at 7:07 am

        Super easy, Taylor. Thanks.

        Reply
    4. Sarah says

      June 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Woah! I never thought about adding garlic to my ghee-- I love this idea!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 25, 2019 at 1:15 pm

        Thanks, Sarah! I like to add garlic to just about everything. 😉

        Reply
    5. Kellie Hemmerly says

      July 14, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Much easier than I thought it would be to make, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Cookin' Canuck says

      July 12, 2015 at 5:34 am

      Ghee is already amazing to start with, and I can imagine it's even 10 times better when infused with garlic!

      Reply
    7. Susan says

      July 11, 2015 at 11:51 pm

      I haven't made ghee in a while and now I'm thinking another batch is in order. It's just magical, there's no other way to put it!

      Reply
    8. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      July 11, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      When I worked in restaurants, I used to make ghee by the gallon, but I rarely make it at home. I need to change that, it's so great to have on hand. I love that you've infused it with garlic.

      Reply
    9. Paula-bell'alimento says

      July 11, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      Everyone needs a little ghee in their kitchen. This is such a great thing to have on hand!

      Reply
    10. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      July 11, 2015 at 10:08 am

      I never thought to infuse our ghee/clarified butter with garlic! You're a genius Renee!! 🙂

      Reply
    11. The Food Hunter says

      July 10, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      I've heard of it but have never tried it. I think I will soon though

      Reply
    12. Angie Barrett says

      July 10, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      I've had ghee before but I've not made it at home yet! I thought it was much harder to make but this sounds so easy!

      Reply
    13. Erin Dee says

      July 10, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      This is so cool! I've heard a lot about ghee and while we have it here, it's way too expensive. I just can't do it! It's great to know that you can make it at home and even better that you added some garlic to it. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Katrina says

      July 10, 2015 at 5:05 am

      Sounds like something awesome to try. I've heard of it, seen it in stores and could never make myself pay for it. Making my own seems like the way to go. So did 1 lb. of butter make the amount pictured in your jar?

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        July 10, 2015 at 11:57 am

        Yes, Katrina. What I've shown here is what one pound of butter makes. Try it. I know you'll like it!

        Reply

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